2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
76,875 miles

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problem #25

Aug 012022

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #24

Aug 042022

Veracruz

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and parking, the engine stalled. The contact stated the battery and ignition key warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the stalling had occurred previously. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that there was an oil leak on the alternator and starter and both needed to be replaced. The contact stated that he had NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) completed and he related the failure to the previous NHTSA Campaign. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Lodi, NJ, USA

problem #23

Mar 062020

Veracruz

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact called the dealer and was informed that the parts for the repair were not available. The contact then stated that an abnormal knocking noise started coming from the vehicle while driving. The dealer was called back and an appointment was made for the service. The day prior the appointment, while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to Bob Johnson Toyota (3399 W Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623) where she was informed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #22

Oct 282021

Veracruz 6-cyl

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated the battery light was previously flashing. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. Parts distribution disconnect. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Repair was finally made four months after taking the vehicle to the dealership. Vehicle is running now; however, manufacturer refuses to reimburse expenses related to replacing the vehicle battery, which was damaged by the original recalled defect. Contact submitted a claim to manufacturer for reimbursement, but was denied with no reason given. Documentation of this damage and its cause was created by the dealership and was provided to manufacturer.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #21

Nov 132021

Veracruz 6-cyl

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Pasadena, TX, USA

problem #20

Sep 012020

Veracruz

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Pocono Lake, PA, USA

problem #19

May 152021

Veracruz

  • 179,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road with assistance. The contact stated she was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was oil leaking from the front cylinder bank cover gasket and dripping onto the alternator. The contact stated that the alternator was replaced for a second time however, the failure persisted. The contact also stated the vehicle had an abnormally strong burning oil odor. The contact received the recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the dealer informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer also advised the contact to rent a vehicle and she would be reimbursed later. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #18

Aug 112020

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Washington, WV, USA

problem #17

Aug 092021

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Melissa, TX, USA

problem #16

Jul 262021

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #15

Jan 012021

Veracruz

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact indicated on several occasions that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly stalled and had to be restarted. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- South Bend, IN, USA

problem #14

Nov 302020

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the part was not yet available. The contact stated while pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front cylinder bank gasket cover was leaking oil onto the alternator which caused damages to the engine. The alternator was replaced. The contact mentioned NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to reimburse the contact however, no further assist was provided. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Huntersville, NC, USA

problem #13

Nov 132020

Veracruz

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that no parts were available for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, several unknown warning lights illuminated and there was no power to the window. The vehicle stalled and the contact-??s husband was able to restart the vehicle and drive to an independent mechanic before the vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the remedy was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximate 140,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ridgefield, WA, USA

problem #12

May 022021

Veracruz

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Sanmarcos, TX, USA

problem #11

Nov 132020

Veracruz

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable due to being on backorder. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing oil buildup on the engine, which, was confirmed by the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #10

Apr 292021

Veracruz

  • 64,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph and making a left turn, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator had failed and needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced and the failure was remedied. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact indicated that the vehicle had previously been serviced under the NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the failure occurred. The failure mileage was 64,000.

- Centerville, OH, USA

problem #9

Mar 012021

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fort Mitchell, KY, USA

problem #8

Apr 032021

Veracruz

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Southtowne Hyundai of riverdale (7665 ga-85, riverdale, ga 30274, (770) 471-1000) and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle overheated with an abnormal oil burning odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Griffin, GA, USA

problem #7

Apr 082014

Veracruz

  • 177,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bob rohrman Hyundai (304 sagamore parkway, North, lafayette, in 47904, (765) 448-1502) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced twice however, the failure recurred two more times. The vehicle was then taken to webb Hyundai merrillville (1000 w 81st ave, merrillville, in 46410, (219) 249-4961) to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to be driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Chesterton, IN, USA

problem #6

Nov 132020

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to sansone Hyundai (90-100 us-1, avenel, NJ 07001, (888) 566-5311) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

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